Finishing strong — The Javelinas snapped a three-game slide with a 37-34 win over Western New Mexico and will look to continue the positive momentum against another team on a skid. The Buffs have lost two straight to fall out of the receiving votes category in national Division II football polls. A road win at WT, combined with a season finale against UT Permian Basin would give the Javelinas an opportunity going into the offseason with momentum.

Closing out Kimbrough — West Texas A&M will play its final home game at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon as the Buffs will move to an on-campus stadium beginning in 2019. The Buffs have played at the venue since 1959, amassing a record of 169-139-3.